Port Cover

Abstract

The Port Cover is a soft, thin plastic covering that is used to cover the cream applied to the skin covering an implantable port, prior to treatment. The cream numbs the skin to minimize the pain from the needle insertion into the port when caregivers draw blood, administer treatments and therapies. FIG. 1 is the rounded rectangular version of the Port Cover; FIG. 2 is the perforated Port Cover. FIG. 3 is the circle design, FIG. 4 is the trapezoid design, and FIG. 5 is the square design. The varied designs will accommodate the need and preference of the patient. Currently, patients use products such as, saran wrap, plastic sandwich bags, wax paper, and paper towel to cover the numbing cream. The Port Cover is designed for single and duo ports, and is convenient to carry in a purse or wallet, prior to use.

1 . The Port Cover are thin, soft plastic sheets, that come in varying shapes and sizes as shown in  FIGS. 1 ,  2 ,  3 ,  4  and  5 .  FIGS. 1 ,  3 ,  4 , and  5  are single sheet designs;  FIG. 2  is the perforated design. 
     
     
         2 . The Port Covers are for patients who have implanted ports to facilitate multiple infusion therapies 
     
     
         3 . The Port Covers of  claim 1  conceals the numbing cream applied to the skin covering the port, before therapies. 
     
     
         4 . The Port Covers of  claim 3  keeps the numbing cream from transferring to clothing, preventing numbing of the skin. 
     
     
         5 . The Port Covers of  claim 1  are disposable and not reusable. 
     
     
         6 . The Port Covers of  claim 1  adheres to the numbing cream, without requiring adhesives. 
     
     
         7 . The Port Cover logo  FIG. 6  will be placed on each Port Cover where indicated in  FIGS. 1 ,  2 ,  3 ,  4  and  5 .